A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2214099 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2215484 epoch_slot_no: 12284 block_no: 2213995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1933 time: 2019-02-18 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2943b160982bb49410e5af6c96be820a070966ac72d12fd354b767b7e0d65d57Block Operator
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